Online Outage ReportsLightning Storm Information
In the event of a severe storm impacting Long Island, customers are encouraged to follow certain storm preparation recommendations to help insure their family’s safety and comfort.
April Marks the Beginning of Lightning Storm Season.
Lightning Storm Tips
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter immediately. Get out of boats and away from water.
DO NOT take shelter in small sheds, under isolated trees, near fences, poles or in convertible automobiles. Move to a sturdy building or car.
If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end, squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Place your hands on your knees with your head between them. Make yourself the smallest target possible; minimize your contact with the ground.
If lightning occurs and sturdy shelter is not available, get inside a hard top automobile and keep the windows up.
Stay away from telephone lines and metal pipes, which can conduct electricity.
Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Use the telephone only for emergencies. Turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can overload the compressors.
DO NOT take a bath or shower.
